Shader Model 5.1
This section contains the reference pages for HLSL Shader Model 5.1, introduced with D3D12.
Shader Model 5.1 is functionally very similar to Shader Model 5, the main change is more flexibility in resource selection by allowing indexing of arrays of descriptors from within a shader.
| Feature | Capability |
|---|---|
| Instruction Set | HLSL intrinsic functions |
| Vertex Shader Max | No restriction |
| Pixel Shader Max | No restriction |
| New Shader Profiles Added | cs_5_1, ds_5_1, gs_5_1, hs_5_1, ps_5_1, vs_5_1, rootsig_1_0 |
In this section
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Shader Model 5.1 Objects |
The following objects have been added to shader model 5.1. |
| Shader Model 5.1 System Values |
Shader Model 5.1 adds the following new system values. |